The Best Spas in Austin
I'm rounding up some of the most beautiful spas in Austin! If you’ve been under a lot of stress lately, take this as your cue to get some “me time” and go enjoy a facial or a massage. I personally love every spa that I'm about to mention, so just use the map and find one near you and get your relaxation on.
About me: I’m Kelsey, a bestselling travel book author and the creator of 3 Texas travel websites. As a native Texan, I spend my own time and money exploring this state to help millions of readers find the best food, things to do, places to stay in Austin and beyond. Check out my other sites: TheSanAntonioThings.com and TheWacoThings.com!
1. Viva Day Spa
Here's why I love it: Viva Day Spa is luxurious, glamorous, and upscale. They have a few locations, so it's a tightly running professional business (you don't have to worry about being rescheduled, small/uncomfortable massage beds, anything like that...) They are pros! They also have some of the best products available in their waiting room, so it's a good place to stock up on serums and such.
With three locations in Austin (south, central, and north) and a few awards under their belt (Austin Monthly called it the best spa in Austin), Viva Day is a great spot to book a massage or a facial in Austin. All of the locations are calming, professional, luxurious places to spend an afternoon, but the Domain NORTHSIDE is the newest one and it's my personal favorite. It's especially modern and beautiful.
Their full-service med spa offers botox, lip and cheek fillers, photofacials, body contouring, and more. You can book a consultation with one of their professionals to talk about your specific needs and budget. They have hydra facials, chemical peels, full body massages, and pretty much any service you would look for at a high end spa here in Austin.
Speaking of cost…Viva Day Spa has some of the best spa packages. Get a discount on that botox or book a full Mother's Day spa package when you take advantage of their specials!
WEBSITE | 3 locations
2. Milk + Honey Spa
Here's why I love it: Milk + Honey Spa is right up there with Viva Day Spa, in my opinion. It is absolute opulence, with beautiful design, amazing smells, and the best massage therapists and medical staff. Their 5 Austin locations are modern, glamorous, and in excellent locations.
Milk + Honey wins for their indulgent spa packages, aesthetically pleasing waiting rooms, and exceptional therapists. These design-forward spas started first in Austin, but have now expanded to Houston, Fort Worth, and L.A.
Go to Milk + Honey if you want to splurge on an absolutely phenomenal experience from start to finish. Every single part of your experience, from the calming scents in the waiting room to the friendly faces who greet you in the lobby to the highly trained therapists and estheticians is next-level.
Milk + Honey offers a full range of spa services, like their signature massage (try it with the foot massage enhancement!), couples massage, and a deep tissue massage to provide therapeutic relief from aches and pains.
It’s also a full medspa, meaning you can get laser skin treatment, dermaplaning, injectables and fillers, and other aesthetic treatments. They work with a renowned dermatologist for all of these minimally invasive procedures. Or, if you just want a hair/nail day, Milk + Honey offers that too. Book a pedicure or maybe a full hair cut/color session before your massage! They have a convenient Downtown Austin spa location that offer complimentary parking
One final fun perk of Milk + Honey: they have their own line of products, and they smell amaaaazing. Plan for a bit of extra time after your massage to enjoy the steam showers in the locker room and those yummy Milk + Honey products, and maybe buy one in the lobby on your way out the door to bring the spa back to your home.
WEBSITE | Multiple locations
3. Hiatus Spa + Retreat
Here's why I love it: Hiatus has the same luxurious feel as Viva and Milk + Honey, but their membership makes the cost a lot more approachable for regular relaxation.
A Texas day spa with locations in Austin, San Antonio, Dallas (+ more!), Hiatus Spa + Retreat is a wellness spa in the heart of downtown. They recently renovated their interior so it’s more beautiful and relaxing than ever before.
Hiatus is for the city dweller who wants to incorporate wellness as a regular part of her life. As life seems to get busier and busier, you can make wellness a part of your regular routine by booking a monthly massage to detox, increase circulation, and recenter.
Their monthly wellness program is quite a bargain with treatments starting at just $89 per month (much more cost-effective than booking occasional treatments.)
WEBSITE | 1611 W 5th St #155, Austin, TX 78703
4. Fairmont Spa
Here's why I love it: The Fairmont is a high rise downtown hotel, which means is the best spa with downtown Austin views for days. You can book a spa service here whether you're staying overnight or not.
This luxury spa in the heart of downtown has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Austin skyline, nine treatment rooms, private locker rooms, saline soaking pools, and a European dry heat sauna. IT IS A WHOLE VIBE!
The spa menu is small, but aN 80-minute massage or an oxygen facial paired with a luxe manicure is the perfect addition to your glamorous stay at the Fairmont Hotel in Downtown Austin.
WEBSITE | 101 Red River St f6, Austin, TX 78701
Photo: Fairmont Austin
5. AWAY Spa At The W
Here's why I love it: Two reasons, actually! 1) AWAY Spa is incredibly convenient! The W is centrally located in downtown Austin, so if you want a luxurious spa treatment for your bachelorette party, this one is an easy yes. 2) They have a locals discount of 30% off Mon-Thur!
The AWAY spa is located right in the heart of downtown at the W Austin. This is a fun spot to book an overnight hotel stay paired with a spa getaway…and then wrap up the weekend with a relaxing afternoon on their rooftop pool. Psst: you can also book a spa service without being an overnight guest at the hotel.
AWAY specializes in a modern, fun culture and a social environment. It’s a slightly more casual setting than some of the other spas in Austin, so it’s a chill place to enjoy a girls weekend getaway or a solo escape to downtown Austin when you just want to have fun.
Enjoy their complimentary 3-hour valet in downtown Austin, and then try their “Hurt So Good” 90-minute deep tissue massage, or a “SOCO Cupping” detox cupping therapy to increase circulation and reduce inflammation.
In addition to your 3 hour complimentary valet, you also get free access to the Wet Deck rooftop pool at the W Hotel with any spa service. So bring your swimsuit to enjoy some more R&R after your massage.
WEBSITE | 200 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
Photo: AWAY Spa
6. Lakeway Resort and Spa
Here's why I love it: It feels like you're in a different world, but really you're just 40 minutes from downtown Austin. It's a great spa for a weekend getaway to recharge.
Want to visit a spa near Austin that feels like it’s far away? Book a spa day at Lakeway Resort and Spa, a modern 4-star hotel and spa located about 20 miles west of Austin. It overlooks Lake Travis so you can enjoy pristine hill country views during your romantic getaway or solo escape.
They have seven treatment rooms, as well as lounges, a sauna, couples showers, and a small balcony that overlooks the lake. Book a therapeutic massage that caters to your specific needs, like a gentle lavender massage, a prenatal massage, or some deep-tissue work to ease any pain you’re experiencing.
Their facials feature products from the fabulous Skinceuticals line (!!) with everything from pro-glo, anti-acne, and peels to help reduce fine lines.
This really is such a unique spa in Austin because of the fun location.
A tip from me: make sure to carve out enough time to enjoy the dry sauna, spa terrace, and pool! If you spend $100+ on your treatment, you get a free day pass to the 3-level terraced pool. Bliss!
WEBSITE | 101 Lakeway Dr, Lakeway, TX 78734
7. Mokara Spa at Omni Barton Creek Resort
Here's why I love it: This resort is soooo lovely, and it's located in Austin! Whether you can stay overnight or you just treat yourself to a spa day, I'm telling you that it's the total package and you will leave feeling relaxed.
Here’s another spa getaway in Austin that’s worth booking for an entire weekend, if you can get away! The Omni Barton Creek is a luxury resort in Austin that recently underwent a massive renovation, and the world-class spa benefited from it! This 13,000-sq-ft oasis has a private rooftop pool that’s only for spa patrons so you can enjoy the Texas Hill Country views. Spa guests also get to take advantage of the steam room, sauna, indoor heated whirlpool, private locker rooms, and the calming relaxation lounge.
Similarly to the Lakeway Resort and Spa, if you want to feel like you’ve escaped to a different city (without actually leaving Austin…), book a weekend visit to Omni Barton Creek and reserve a day at the spa.
Choose from a full line of facials, massages, and body treatments…but one of the best ways to enjoy this Austin spa (especially if you’re just visiting for the day and not staying overnight) is to book an 80-minute massage and then bring your swimsuit to lounge by the pool afterward. They even have multiple restaurants on site.
WEBSITE | 8212 Barton Club Dr, Austin, TX 78735
8. Spa La La
Here's why I love it: This is a small place, but they have some of the BEST massage therapists in Austin.
If you've never heard of this one, that's because it's pretty teeny tiny and tucked into Westlake Hills. But the massage therapists here are TOP NOTCH.
I think this might be one of the best spas for recurring massages to really work through any physical issues you might be experiencing. They offer lymphatic drainage massages (excellent for after surgery, and you can get a package of 5 or 10), ashiatsu (massages performed with foot pressure), Swedish massage, stone massage, Thai massage, and all sorts of other modalities to help your body feel its best. {Photo: Spa La La Yelp}
WEBSITE | 3425 Bee Caves Rd Suite B2, West Lake Hills, TX 78746
9. Miravel Austin Resort and Spa
Here's why I love it: This is the ULTIMATE place to detox! They have healthy food, n/a drinks, and a nourishing environment. In addition to your spa treatments you can book yoga classes, meditation, and more.
Ever wanted to get away for a wellness weekend? Miravel Austin is a 220-acre upscale all-inclusive wellness retreat. Their Life in Balnce Spa draws inspiration from the Balcones Canyonland Reserve, where the spa is located. Miravel is all about creating a life in balance, so some of these spa treatments might be a bit more woo-woo than what you’ll find at a typical day spa.
For instance, their Ayurveda Treatment is a holistic therapy that helps to cultivate your inner sense of balance. You’ll start with a warm, herbal oil massage to release toxins and increase circulation, then a marma point therapy to balance energy. Next, Shirodhara, a soothing stream of herbal oil, is poured over the forehead to calm the nervous system. Your treatment concludes with your body cocooned in a warm aromatic wrap while you receive a scalp massage.
If you want to focus more on whole-body wellness and balance, Miravel is the best spa is Austin for that.
WEBSITE | 13500 FM2769, Austin, TX 78726
Photo: Miravel Austin facebook
10. Spavia
Here's why I love it: This is a north Austin option for a membership-based day spa. They have excellent massage therapists here!
If you’re looking to book recurring treatments, Spavia is an excellent spa in north Austin for regular massages. They offer high-level massages at moderate prices. It's a little less glamorous than some of the "big-name" spas like Viva and Milk + Honey, but they have quality massage therapists, which is what truly counts.
While it is a day spa with a full menu (facials, body treatments, beauty, and more), the massage therapists are outstanding and can help provide calm, healing, ease from tension, or whatever you need from your massage.
The membership program is definitely the way to go. For as low as $89, you can get a massage every month. Or, switch out the massage for another treatment like a facial, spray tan, or lash refill.
Of course, if you just want to enjoy a day at the spa, Spavia offers various spa packages that include refreshments, massages, wraps, and facials for an entirely indulgent experience.
Want to book a spa day for your birthday, bachelorette weekend, or bridal party? They offer Spalebrations for groups of 4+! Check out the website for all the details. {Photo: Spavia, Yelp}
WEBSITE | 6701 Burnet Rd b3, Austin, TX 78757
I hope you can find a spa here in Austin that you truly love! My go-to is a deep tissue massage when I really want to work out the kinks, and every so often I just want to relax with a special CBD treatment or hot stone massage.
There are massage packages in Austin for pregnant women, couples, and even some kid-friendly options! Whatever you need to feel rested and rejuvenated, you can probably find it at one of these day spas.
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